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Patient Education| 2021 Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cancer Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cancer. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/ppe_document010 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Subjects: Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care There are many different kinds of childhood cancer.The common theme is that cells in the body grow out of control.The outlook is good with many types of pediatric cancer, and, on average, more than 80% of cases of childhood cancer can be cured.The cure rate varies depending on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, the age of the child, and other factors.Children may come to school or a child care center while they are receiving active treatment of cancer, or they may be diagnosed as having cancer while enrolled.If children who have cancer are well enough during therapy or between rounds of therapy, they may attend a child care program or school.Being with groups of children can provide a routine and the chance to interact with friends, which can be a welcome... © 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. You do not currently have access to this content.
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